Credit & Collections Specialist

Job Number: 949

External Description: Position Description
At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Credit & Collection Specialist to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in Syracuse, NY. This individual will be responsible for the collection of accounts receivable in compliance with established LNA policies. This includes collections of outstanding past due accounts receivable for assigned area, customer follow-up, assistance with deduction resolution and account risk management as well as communication with internal and external customers.

What Will You Do?

• Credit analysis and account risk management.
• Manage the efficient collections of assigned accounts within the terms and conditions.
• Oversees release of orders on credit hold. Monitor accounts for past due balances.
• Maintains constant communication and builds relationships with customer personnel.
• Regular interaction with internal personnel in order to expedite dispute resolution and the collection of accounts receivable items in a timely manner.
• Assist with deduction resolution. Collection of charge backs determined to be invalid.
• Various monthly reporting for assigned area and closing activities.
• Spreadsheet analysis and special projects as required.
• Maintenance of customer master records to insure accurate and accountable master files.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications
Required Skills

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree in accounting/finance

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years experience in corporate credit & collections
• Strong computer skills, Proficiency with excel sheets. Ability to use internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively.

SKILLS/KNOWELDGE/ABILITIES:

• Able to work independently. Basic understanding of accounting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and able to effectively multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Proficient in negotiation and influencing skills.
• Highly collaborative and able to work in a team based environment.

Company Info
About Legrand

Every single day, Legrand brings power, light and data to millions of spaces around the world. Legrand is a global, publicly-traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with 36,000 employees worldwide, a market cap of $16B, revenue of more than $5 billion, with products sold in 180 countries. Legrand is listed on the Forbes Global 2000 as one of the world's best employers. For more information, visit legrand.com.

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 5,000 associates in 60 locations, working in 6 product categories (Electrical Wiring Systems, Building Control Systems, AV, Data Communications, Power Distribution and Control, and Lighting). LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. LNCA offers distinctive benefits like high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active women's network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growth company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us.

About Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. EWS has strong market positions in wiring devices, raceway, floor & open space, overhead systems, pro-installed home systems and specialty networking across a number of exciting verticals including industrial food and beverage, hospitality and residential builders. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices

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Location_formattedLocationLong: Syracuse, New York US

Job Number: 6476